The signature Choc heel, in on-trend animal prints and metallic leathers, is back in the spotlight.
After all, it was back in the 1930s when Monsieur Vivier first sold his designs for Delman to the department store. Decades later, he was already well established in the Manhattan scene when the 1965 Belle Vivier — the instantly iconic slingback with its square toe and oversized buckle — became a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, Diana Vreeland and Lee Radziwill, among others.
Now, as Bergdorf Goodman marks its 125th anniversary, Roger Vivier creative director Gherardo Felloni is marking the milestone with a 10-piece capsule collection that centers on the signature Choc heel.
“For this exclusive capsule, I wanted to revisit Monsieur Vivier’s enduring fascination with the animal kingdom and explore its expressive power through the codes of Roger Vivier. The Choc heel, with its unmistakable sculptural curve, provides the framework for a collection that plays with contrasts: the instinctive character of leopard and zebra prints, the luminosity of metallic leathers, and the refinement of crystal and strass embellishments,” Felloni said.
He continued, “Each creation brings together the maison’s savoir-faire and a sense of bold, individual attitude that feels deeply connected to New York. It is a tribute to a longstanding relationship between two historic names, and to the enduring ability of design to reinvent itself across generations.”
The Choc heel, with its distinctive concave shape, takes center stage across ballerinas, pumps, ankle boots and slingbacks, combining animalier jacquard with metallic leather in silver and champagne.
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